kanun's Journal

kanun · 01-01-2003, 10:21 AM

So I finally got round to starting my own journal. Why? Well, I thought it'd help with tracking my process and would be useful in general to note down things I learn from my training. This diary will really just be for my own personal self, but of course all are welcome tom read & comment

So, I've been off for almost 2 weeks (holiday, and then New Year) and I must say my body has held out especially well. Obviously abroad I let my diet slip quite a bit, but it helped me in realising that my body's a lot more forgiving than I gave it credit. I realise now that I needn't be as strict as I was (within limits, or course...) Anyway, I'm bulking

As I said, I've been off for a short while and now I'm ready for a fresh start. Gopro has been kind enough to customise a P, RR, S routine for me & I must say I'm quite excited about it (I began to feel like I was stuck in a rut).

And to complete my very first post in my online journal, here are two upper body shots, taken just 5 minutes ago.

Front
Back

Here's to a great & gainful year!

kanun · 01-03-2003, 01:59 PM

Well, because of school & all my other commitments, it was was proving hard to find a 4-day split where I would never be working a sore muscle, so I changed to a 3-day split. As of today, my new split is:

Sun Chest & Delts
Mon Rest
Tue Rest
Wed Back (& abs)
Thu Rest
Fri Legs
Sat Rest
The main idea was that delts, biceps and triceps all get worked with other movements so I'm chucking the isolation exercises because I know they'll get worked indirectly. Also, from what I here compound movements are the best for building mass.

We'll see how it goes...

kanun · 01-05-2003, 01:48 PM

Yesterday I finally got round to buying some protein powder to help me gain some muscle/mass. After some discussion with the shop owner, I bought a 4kg tub of "American Muscle Mass Powder" (a weightgainer). Rather worringly, I couldn't find anything about it on the web, but for now I'm just gonna believe the shop owner and see how it goes (he seemed like quite a trustworthy guy).

I plan on taking 3 scoops (= 1 serving = 25g protein) after workout, an maybe 1 or 2 scoops on rest days.

kanun · 01-11-2003, 02:57 PM

Today I did Legs - Rep Range for the first time, and all I can say is shit! I hadn't got so tired out in a while. I think I should've eaten something more substantial and energy-giving before my workout because my energy level did get pretty low.
Also, I underestimated how tiring 15
lunges would be - perhaps turn down the weight next time so I can complete the sets.

**Jodi** · 01-11-2003, 03:04 PM

Cup of black coffee before going to the gym might help too. Little caffine boost!

kanun · 01-11-2003, 04:02 PM

Thanks for the tip. I'll try it next workout

kanun · 01-13-2003, 09:00 AM

Well, my legs & butt are still quite sore from last Sat - they've never been sore this long, but then again I knew I didn't work my legs enough before. I need to start making sure I ALWAYS put this much effort into my workouts...

At this rate I'll have tree trunks for legs in no time!

kanun · 01-16-2003, 01:50 PM

I did back (power) yesterday, and I noticed the weights I had used the previous time were awfully light - I had ke[t them on the light side just so I could get used to the new exercises I was doin, but I think I can start lifting some real weights...
Also, I was very unsure about my bent rows, so I asked this regular and he was nice enough to show me through it - I feel a lot more confident now, especially since doing something like bent rows could be quite dangerous... It's always good to learn something from experts!

kanun · 01-26-2003, 01:50 AM

Well lately when I look in the mirror I have been seing a slight improvement in size, even though I don't thinkk my "scale weight" has changed much (I'm a bit surprised by this actually...)
Incidentally, today I just did my first weigh-in (I rarely use the scales):
26/1/03: 65kgs/143lbs
Not that much, eh? Well I just did this so I an compare my weight in the future (ie not compare myself to others).

What else..? Oh yeah, I bought two 10kg weight discs yeaterday, as practically all my lifts have improved (I had ended up doing more reps than I was supposed to because I had no more weights!).
Well, all in all it seems like I'm making progress. It came a bit slower than I thought, but now thath I've seen some results I have new confidence in myself.
I bet I'll be huge in no time

kanun · 01-30-2003, 08:52 AM

Well, I did back power yesterday and all the weights I had used last time I did power were LOW - to be honest I couln't believe I used them last time.
While this is a good thing because I'm improved, I'm disppointed cos I should've upped them, rather than just sit there and finish the set without even suffering. Grrr...

Bad john

next workout I'm doubling all my wieghts

(just kidding, injury sux

)

kanun · 02-01-2003, 05:29 AM

Well, today was legs power and I must say my stomach got quite upset from it all - I could feel like I was fairly close to puking, but frankly was willing in finding out how much it'd take to actually happen

I continued my workout as normal and all was fine

Well, I don't know if this has much significance but I thought I'd post it for the sake of it.

Also, I was boosted with some new inspiration yesterday as some of my friends burst out laughing when they found out I'm into bodybuilding.

Can't wait to wipe those grins off their faces this summer...

kanun · 02-08-2003, 02:22 AM

Two weeks since my last weigh-in, the reading on the scale went up by 3kg. I'm a bit sceptical about whether te conditions were the same (I tried to make them), so probably I have gained a bit less than that. Anyway:
08/02/03: 68kgs/150lbs
Also I've noticed an improvement I the mirror, especially shoulders, so I must be doin something right!
Got to make myself eat enough protein everyday!

kanun · 02-09-2003, 11:38 AM

Crap... I'm sick.
This morning I was fine but after lunch my stomach was quite heavy and evr since then I've not been quite myself: Earlier I was shuddering (even though my body was warm), then I had a headache and I probably have fever now (I can feel it). Worst thing is I can't bring myself to eat. Before I had two slices of wholemeal toast and an apple and I almost puked.
Dammit... and today was supposed to be chest...
Malidy bites.

kanun · 02-15-2003, 09:11 AM

Well, thankfully I got through the virus and am back to 100% strength

While I did lose some mass, my body wasn't completely obliterated as I imagined it would be, so that's good

So I did Legs Power today and it went fine. Nothing much to report.

Hmm.. I'll do another weigh-in tomorrow to see where I am.
Must make sure to get back to eatin all the protein I used to...

Oh well those were my random thoughts for the day

kanun · 02-27-2003, 09:35 AM

Well, I weighed myself yesterday and was happy with what I saw.
26/02/03: 70kgs/154lbs
Obviously weight alone is not necessarily good, but I've also been noticing improvements in the mirror, so it's all good

In fact, I noticed recently that my pecs are really growing firm. Before even when flexing I couldn't feel my pecs much, but now I can feel the tensed muscle properly, especially around the 'edges'.

My lifts are also going up steadily, expecially back - of which I'm most proud. I haven't flexed my back in the mirror for some time now, maybe when I do next I'll see a massive difference

Oh yeah - I also started doing calves yesterday (with back). My thighs are already quite a lot bigger than my calves, and I dont want to end up with 'cone' legs

All I did was 4 sets on a horizontal sled machine, but I did them all to failure. Jeez, calves are definitely the worst muscle to take to failure - the feeling is excrutiating. Oh well, no pain no gain

kanun · 03-01-2003, 10:58 AM

Today was Legs - Power.

The bad news: I'm having problems with squats. I normally lift the bar up off the floor, chuck it over my head and squat. But today I absolutely didn't manage! I didn't even increase the weight!
So anyway, I decided to use my bench as a squat rack. Although this time I managed to start squatting with the weight, after a few reps my traps and lower back starting killing me and I just couldn't go on.
I ended up squatting with less weight than usual.

The good news: My leg curls have improved. Before I always used to get strange pains in my legs when trying to curl, but today I managed to get the form down perfectly, and I mainly attribute this to the fact that I started training my calves lately - this time I felt they could cope with the stress of leg curls (or something

)

Anyway, I hope I get the squat business sorted out. I really thought my squat was improving...

kanun · 03-05-2003, 02:33 AM

Yep.. after just a few weeks of coming out of a virus, I go and catch another one. I have much of the same symptoms as the time before, but at least this time I'm heling faster. I spent from about 5 to 9 this morning in bed, and I've made some progress. My appetite came back this morning (after about 24hrs), so at least I won't lose a lot of muscle/weight.

I'm gonna skip back today, but by Sat I should be able to do legs.

kanun · 03-24-2003, 05:02 AM

Well, it certainly has been a while since I last posted. Since then I got better, starting training and eating again but my diet got screwed up again as I went abroad with friends on a school trip. I ate a lot less than I normally do, but also found that my appetiite decreased - not really a good thing.
In fact, when I came back (just 4 days later), my parents said my face was looking skinnier - and it was true.

Well, I'm back now and I guess it's just a matter of getting back into routine. Before I left I had actually lost some weight (probably from when I was sick), so now I weigh about 65kgs again. Good news is it wasn't all muscle that went

Oh yeah my protein ran out as well, so I'm gonna get some more - this time I think something with less sugar and more protein (which is gonna be more expensive, but anyway...)

So that's about it.

**Jodi** · 03-24-2003, 05:20 AM

I like Optimum!

kanun · 03-26-2003, 11:40 AM

So.. I went down to my local supplier and looked through all the stuff he had, and eventually bought HDT 5+1 Whey (Dutch Chocolate). Not incredibly high protein content (21%), but the sugar is way lower (I was taking a weightgainer with 50% sugar or something) and it's a lot cheaper per serving, meaning I can just take two servings for the price of one of my old ones (I think that makes sense

).
Also, I was just looking at my January photos (see top of thread), and was quite amazed at how I've progressed. This afternoon the gym was empty so I took of my tshirt and flexed my back a bit - WOW! It was massive.
I'll try and get round to putting up some more photos soon.

Peace

kanun · 03-29-2003, 05:01 AM

Alright! I just did legs shock & it was an excellent workout. I managed all exercises with great form, and managed all the weights easily, so me legs've definitely improved in strength.
I was most impressed by leg curls - I used to be shite at them but since I started training calves I've really progressed.

My upper body is also lookin quite good (mirror-wise). My back is really starting to open up, and even my chest is growing steadily.
All in all it's been a good day for liftin'

I'll weight myself tomorrow, but somehow I don't think it'll be that high (prob <70).

Jenny · 03-29-2003, 05:23 AM

a

to a fellow European!

Keep it up buddy!

kanun · 03-29-2003, 07:22 AM

kanun · 03-31-2003, 02:10 AM

30/03/03: 67kgs/148lbs
Well, my weight has been lower recently ever since I got sick, and then went abroad soon after. To be honest I haven't been eating as much as I used to (all that food was a bit much for me). So I'm just gonna eat properly (not over-do it) and see what progress I make. Although I was 3kgs heavier, I'm not sure how much of it was muscle...prob not much

Plus I think I should watch my carbs a bit. I was eating loads of bread & pasta everyday and I think I could do with a little less (or at least more slow-burning

)

kanun · 04-25-2003, 07:22 AM

I dunno what it is with me & getting sick, but it's starting to happen to damn often...

It was more of the usual diarrhea, f*cked up stomach, fever etc. At least it didn't last long this time, my head's cleared up now & the diarrhea is disappearing (it better damn well disappear, all I get to eat is some crappy crackers

).
Anyway, at least I didn't miss any training days.

Malidy aside; progress. Lately I thought I had hit a slump (I always judge mirror-wise, which isn't really the best measure). However, my lifts have been consistently improving - especially back. Last week I shot up on all lifts, esp. dealifts and bent rows.

Anyway, this week I was wearing a vest to workout and my arms looked huge - not defined, but big. I think I may have been growing in size without noticing...
I need to start weighing myself regularly again...

ok, that's all for now

01-01-2003, 10:21 AM	#1
kanun renewbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Malta, Europe Posts: 195	kanun's Journal BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com So I finally got round to starting my own journal. Why? Well, I thought it'd help with tracking my process and would be useful in general to note down things I learn from my training. This diary will really just be for my own personal self, but of course all are welcome tom read & comment So, I've been off for almost 2 weeks (holiday, and then New Year) and I must say my body has held out especially well. Obviously abroad I let my diet slip quite a bit, but it helped me in realising that my body's a lot more forgiving than I gave it credit. I realise now that I needn't be as strict as I was (within limits, or course...) Anyway, I'm bulking As I said, I've been off for a short while and now I'm ready for a fresh start. Gopro has been kind enough to customise a P, RR, S routine for me & I must say I'm quite excited about it (I began to feel like I was stuck in a rut). And to complete my very first post in my online journal, here are two upper body shots, taken just 5 minutes ago. Front Back Here's to a great & gainful year! Last edited by kanun : 03-05-2003 at 10:54 AM.
	John C. No one will push you harder than you. "The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates

01-03-2003, 01:59 PM	#2
kanun renewbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Malta, Europe Posts: 195	New Splits Well, because of school & all my other commitments, it was was proving hard to find a 4-day split where I would never be working a sore muscle, so I changed to a 3-day split. As of today, my new split is: Sun Chest & Delts Mon Rest Tue Rest Wed Back (& abs) Thu Rest Fri Legs Sat Rest The main idea was that delts, biceps and triceps all get worked with other movements so I'm chucking the isolation exercises because I know they'll get worked indirectly. Also, from what I here compound movements are the best for building mass. We'll see how it goes...
	John C. No one will push you harder than you. "The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates

01-05-2003, 01:48 PM	#3
kanun renewbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Malta, Europe Posts: 195	Yesterday I finally got round to buying some protein powder to help me gain some muscle/mass. After some discussion with the shop owner, I bought a 4kg tub of "American Muscle Mass Powder" (a weightgainer). Rather worringly, I couldn't find anything about it on the web, but for now I'm just gonna believe the shop owner and see how it goes (he seemed like quite a trustworthy guy). I plan on taking 3 scoops (= 1 serving = 25g protein) after workout, an maybe 1 or 2 scoops on rest days.
	John C. No one will push you harder than you. "The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates

01-11-2003, 02:57 PM	#4
kanun renewbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Malta, Europe Posts: 195	Today I did Legs - Rep Range for the first time, and all I can say is shit! I hadn't got so tired out in a while. I think I should've eaten something more substantial and energy-giving before my workout because my energy level did get pretty low. Also, I underestimated how tiring 15 lunges would be - perhaps turn down the weight next time so I can complete the sets.
	John C. No one will push you harder than you. "The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates

01-11-2003, 03:04 PM	#5
Jodi Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,151 Photos: 1	Cup of black coffee before going to the gym might help too. Little caffine boost!
	Essence EFA

01-11-2003, 04:02 PM	#6
kanun renewbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Malta, Europe Posts: 195	Thanks for the tip. I'll try it next workout
	John C. No one will push you harder than you. "The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates

01-13-2003, 09:00 AM	#7
kanun renewbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Malta, Europe Posts: 195	Legs still sore Well, my legs & butt are still quite sore from last Sat - they've never been sore this long, but then again I knew I didn't work my legs enough before. I need to start making sure I ALWAYS put this much effort into my workouts... At this rate I'll have tree trunks for legs in no time!
	John C. No one will push you harder than you. "The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates

01-16-2003, 01:50 PM	#8
kanun renewbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Malta, Europe Posts: 195	I did back (power) yesterday, and I noticed the weights I had used the previous time were awfully light - I had ke[t them on the light side just so I could get used to the new exercises I was doin, but I think I can start lifting some real weights... Also, I was very unsure about my bent rows, so I asked this regular and he was nice enough to show me through it - I feel a lot more confident now, especially since doing something like bent rows could be quite dangerous... It's always good to learn something from experts!
	John C. No one will push you harder than you. "The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates

01-26-2003, 01:50 AM	#9
kanun renewbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Malta, Europe Posts: 195	Progress! Well lately when I look in the mirror I have been seing a slight improvement in size, even though I don't thinkk my "scale weight" has changed much (I'm a bit surprised by this actually...) Incidentally, today I just did my first weigh-in (I rarely use the scales): 26/1/03: 65kgs/143lbs Not that much, eh? Well I just did this so I an compare my weight in the future (ie not compare myself to others). What else..? Oh yeah, I bought two 10kg weight discs yeaterday, as practically all my lifts have improved (I had ended up doing more reps than I was supposed to because I had no more weights!). Well, all in all it seems like I'm making progress. It came a bit slower than I thought, but now thath I've seen some results I have new confidence in myself. I bet I'll be huge in no time
	John C. No one will push you harder than you. "The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates

01-30-2003, 08:52 AM	#10
kanun renewbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Malta, Europe Posts: 195	I should've pushed it more.. dammit Well, I did back power yesterday and all the weights I had used last time I did power were LOW - to be honest I couln't believe I used them last time. While this is a good thing because I'm improved, I'm disppointed cos I should've upped them, rather than just sit there and finish the set without even suffering. Grrr... Bad john next workout I'm doubling all my wieghts (just kidding, injury sux )
	John C. No one will push you harder than you. "The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates

02-01-2003, 05:29 AM	#11
kanun renewbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Malta, Europe Posts: 195	I nearly puked! Well, today was legs power and I must say my stomach got quite upset from it all - I could feel like I was fairly close to puking, but frankly was willing in finding out how much it'd take to actually happen I continued my workout as normal and all was fine Well, I don't know if this has much significance but I thought I'd post it for the sake of it. Also, I was boosted with some new inspiration yesterday as some of my friends burst out laughing when they found out I'm into bodybuilding. Can't wait to wipe those grins off their faces this summer...
	John C. No one will push you harder than you. "The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates

02-08-2003, 02:22 AM	#12
kanun renewbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Malta, Europe Posts: 195	Wieight gain! Two weeks since my last weigh-in, the reading on the scale went up by 3kg. I'm a bit sceptical about whether te conditions were the same (I tried to make them), so probably I have gained a bit less than that. Anyway: 08/02/03: 68kgs/150lbs Also I've noticed an improvement I the mirror, especially shoulders, so I must be doin something right! Got to make myself eat enough protein everyday!
	John C. No one will push you harder than you. "The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates

02-09-2003, 11:38 AM	#13
kanun renewbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Malta, Europe Posts: 195	Crap... I'm sick. This morning I was fine but after lunch my stomach was quite heavy and evr since then I've not been quite myself: Earlier I was shuddering (even though my body was warm), then I had a headache and I probably have fever now (I can feel it). Worst thing is I can't bring myself to eat. Before I had two slices of wholemeal toast and an apple and I almost puked. Dammit... and today was supposed to be chest... Malidy bites.
	John C. No one will push you harder than you. "The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates

02-15-2003, 09:11 AM	#14
kanun renewbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Malta, Europe Posts: 195	I'm better! Well, thankfully I got through the virus and am back to 100% strength While I did lose some mass, my body wasn't completely obliterated as I imagined it would be, so that's good So I did Legs Power today and it went fine. Nothing much to report. Hmm.. I'll do another weigh-in tomorrow to see where I am. Must make sure to get back to eatin all the protein I used to... Oh well those were my random thoughts for the day
	John C. No one will push you harder than you. "The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates

02-27-2003, 09:35 AM	#15
kanun renewbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Malta, Europe Posts: 195	Well, I weighed myself yesterday and was happy with what I saw. 26/02/03: 70kgs/154lbs Obviously weight alone is not necessarily good, but I've also been noticing improvements in the mirror, so it's all good In fact, I noticed recently that my pecs are really growing firm. Before even when flexing I couldn't feel my pecs much, but now I can feel the tensed muscle properly, especially around the 'edges'. My lifts are also going up steadily, expecially back - of which I'm most proud. I haven't flexed my back in the mirror for some time now, maybe when I do next I'll see a massive difference Oh yeah - I also started doing calves yesterday (with back). My thighs are already quite a lot bigger than my calves, and I dont want to end up with 'cone' legs All I did was 4 sets on a horizontal sled machine, but I did them all to failure. Jeez, calves are definitely the worst muscle to take to failure - the feeling is excrutiating. Oh well, no pain no gain Last edited by kanun : 02-27-2003 at 09:45 AM.
	John C. No one will push you harder than you. "The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates

03-29-2003, 05:23 AM	#22
Jenny Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,728	a to a fellow European! Keep it up buddy!

03-01-2003, 10:58 AM	#16
kanun renewbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Malta, Europe Posts: 195	Good news & Bad news Today was Legs - Power. The bad news: I'm having problems with squats. I normally lift the bar up off the floor, chuck it over my head and squat. But today I absolutely didn't manage! I didn't even increase the weight! So anyway, I decided to use my bench as a squat rack. Although this time I managed to start squatting with the weight, after a few reps my traps and lower back starting killing me and I just couldn't go on. I ended up squatting with less weight than usual. The good news: My leg curls have improved. Before I always used to get strange pains in my legs when trying to curl, but today I managed to get the form down perfectly, and I mainly attribute this to the fact that I started training my calves lately - this time I felt they could cope with the stress of leg curls (or something ) Anyway, I hope I get the squat business sorted out. I really thought my squat was improving...
	John C. No one will push you harder than you. "The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates

03-05-2003, 02:33 AM	#17
kanun renewbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Malta, Europe Posts: 195	Sick Again Yep.. after just a few weeks of coming out of a virus, I go and catch another one. I have much of the same symptoms as the time before, but at least this time I'm heling faster. I spent from about 5 to 9 this morning in bed, and I've made some progress. My appetite came back this morning (after about 24hrs), so at least I won't lose a lot of muscle/weight. I'm gonna skip back today, but by Sat I should be able to do legs.
	John C. No one will push you harder than you. "The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates

03-24-2003, 05:02 AM	#18
kanun renewbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Malta, Europe Posts: 195	It's been a while... Well, it certainly has been a while since I last posted. Since then I got better, starting training and eating again but my diet got screwed up again as I went abroad with friends on a school trip. I ate a lot less than I normally do, but also found that my appetiite decreased - not really a good thing. In fact, when I came back (just 4 days later), my parents said my face was looking skinnier - and it was true. Well, I'm back now and I guess it's just a matter of getting back into routine. Before I left I had actually lost some weight (probably from when I was sick), so now I weigh about 65kgs again. Good news is it wasn't all muscle that went Oh yeah my protein ran out as well, so I'm gonna get some more - this time I think something with less sugar and more protein (which is gonna be more expensive, but anyway...) So that's about it.
	John C. No one will push you harder than you. "The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates

03-24-2003, 05:20 AM	#19
Jodi Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,151 Photos: 1	I like Optimum!
	Essence EFA

03-26-2003, 11:40 AM	#20
kanun renewbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Malta, Europe Posts: 195	So.. I went down to my local supplier and looked through all the stuff he had, and eventually bought HDT 5+1 Whey (Dutch Chocolate). Not incredibly high protein content (21%), but the sugar is way lower (I was taking a weightgainer with 50% sugar or something) and it's a lot cheaper per serving, meaning I can just take two servings for the price of one of my old ones (I think that makes sense ). Also, I was just looking at my January photos (see top of thread), and was quite amazed at how I've progressed. This afternoon the gym was empty so I took of my tshirt and flexed my back a bit - WOW! It was massive. I'll try and get round to putting up some more photos soon. Peace
	John C. No one will push you harder than you. "The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates

03-29-2003, 05:01 AM	#21
kanun renewbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Malta, Europe Posts: 195	I kick ass Alright! I just did legs shock & it was an excellent workout. I managed all exercises with great form, and managed all the weights easily, so me legs've definitely improved in strength. I was most impressed by leg curls - I used to be shite at them but since I started training calves I've really progressed. My upper body is also lookin quite good (mirror-wise). My back is really starting to open up, and even my chest is growing steadily. All in all it's been a good day for liftin' I'll weight myself tomorrow, but somehow I don't think it'll be that high (prob <70).
	John C. No one will push you harder than you. "The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates

03-29-2003, 07:22 AM	#23
kanun renewbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Malta, Europe Posts: 195
	John C. No one will push you harder than you. "The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates

03-31-2003, 02:10 AM	#24
kanun renewbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Malta, Europe Posts: 195	30/03/03: 67kgs/148lbs Well, my weight has been lower recently ever since I got sick, and then went abroad soon after. To be honest I haven't been eating as much as I used to (all that food was a bit much for me). So I'm just gonna eat properly (not over-do it) and see what progress I make. Although I was 3kgs heavier, I'm not sure how much of it was muscle...prob not much Plus I think I should watch my carbs a bit. I was eating loads of bread & pasta everyday and I think I could do with a little less (or at least more slow-burning )
	John C. No one will push you harder than you. "The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates

04-25-2003, 07:22 AM	#25
kanun renewbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Malta, Europe Posts: 195	Sick again... I dunno what it is with me & getting sick, but it's starting to happen to damn often... It was more of the usual diarrhea, f*cked up stomach, fever etc. At least it didn't last long this time, my head's cleared up now & the diarrhea is disappearing (it better damn well disappear, all I get to eat is some crappy crackers ). Anyway, at least I didn't miss any training days. Malidy aside; progress. Lately I thought I had hit a slump (I always judge mirror-wise, which isn't really the best measure). However, my lifts have been consistently improving - especially back. Last week I shot up on all lifts, esp. dealifts and bent rows. Anyway, this week I was wearing a vest to workout and my arms looked huge - not defined, but big. I think I may have been growing in size without noticing... I need to start weighing myself regularly again... ok, that's all for now
	John C. No one will push you harder than you. "The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates